Preconstruction Manager - Kansas City

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead a team of designers, project managers, estimators and subcontractors in proposal development and pre-construction activities for DB, CMAR, EPC, and related projects.

The role oversees development of project proposals from inception to completion, manages preconstruction execution, cost models, schedules, risk assessments, and coordination with engineering and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required.
• 7 years direct program/project management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction disciplines and oversight capabilities.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills and leadership of field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of proposals for DB, CMAR, EPC, and other delivery methods.
• Coordinate and implement preconstruction strategy with multiple PMs and department managers.
• Manage preconstruction and estimating staff and relationships with clients, subs, and vendors.
• Lead cost modeling, bid tabs, and risk assessment during design development and bidding.
• Plan and lead preconstruction strategy meetings and ensure schedule is developed for each estimate.
• Provide cost analysis for active assignments and oversee department budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Estimating knowledge

Cost modeling

Preconstruction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Description

The Pre-Construction Manager will collaborate with and motivate a team of designers, project managers, estimators, and subcontractors in the day-to-day management of proposal development and pre-construction activities for Design-Build (DB), Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction, Self-Perform, and Program Management projects. The Pre-Construction Manager supports the team as part of the pre-sell and positioning, as well as oversees the development of the project proposal from inception to completion. Responsible for overall preconstruction project execution and successful completion of preconstruction efforts on time and within budget.

• Adhere to and administer company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.

• Coordinate and implement preconstruction strategy with EPC PM, Precon Section Managers, Precon & Estimating Department Managers, Estimating Director, Construction Directors, Department Managers, and Global Practice Managers to support Precon execution-plans and project success/execution on small to medium sized projects.

• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of preconstruction and estimating members and support staff.

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and design firms.

• Lead preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients.

• Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events, and conferences to promote firm in the markets we serve.

• Develop and maintain leads, review lead sources, and help guide the identification of pursuit targets.

• Lead and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.

• Coordinate and ensure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate. Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, and build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships.

• Lead development of estimate and bid tabs to ensure completion, coverage, cost accuracy, subcontractor qualification, and risk assessment. This includes design completeness assessment and indirect cost build-up or assessment.

• Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project, bid solicitations, and estimate.

• Lead and review potential risk factors and confirm they have been evaluated and approved with senior management.

• Responsible for developing and reviewing variance reports for clear identification of changes to the estimate.

• Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating, and purchasing activities.

• Lead the process of communicating and providing clear scopes of work to all subs/vendors and other trade partners, including pre-qualification of potential bidders.

• Act as document reviewer and adviser for constructability and value analysis.

• Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets.

• Organize and lead the transitional process between the project execution team and the preconstruction team and coordinate follow-up meetings.

• Provide leadership and guidance in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.

• Support internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required.

• Support project execution team during procurement.

• Lead and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process, and prepare detailed scope of work documents for supplier and subcontractor contracts, including recruiting, prequalifying, evaluating, recommending, and selecting subcontractors and suppliers. Train new project team members on these processes.

• Lead development and maintenance of estimating database.

• Work with design teams to develop efficient use of BIM tools for estimating support and early cost model development.

• Present reports to internal and external executive management as required.

• Develop, plan, and implement processes and assess that project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding are in place per the project requirements.

• Develop the WBS for project cost control, cost reporting, and scheduling in conjunction with the project controls team as required.

• Understand project permit requirements and regulations.

• Lead and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.

• Lead and coordinate directly with engineering to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.

• Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.

• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.

• Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.

• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.

• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 7 years direct program/project management experience required.

• Or applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement required.

• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.

• Excellent communications skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel.

• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 265087

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB N/A